LIVING ROOFS AND ECOSYSTEM SERVICES^©

Living roofs are no longer the intellectual property of the sandal brigade and environmental education centers. Amid concerns regarding climate change adaptation and our ability to achieve sustainable development, we are focusing on pursuing solutions that present real economic, environmental, and social benefits.
Living roofs are simply, intentionally vegetated roofs. They are nothing new, but the approach and initiative required to secure them is. We have a number of landscape, architectural, and engineering professionals in Aotearoa (New Zealand) who are aware of the benefits of living roofs and as such are eager to promote their use.
Living roofs have numerous benefits from helping us adapt to climate change, providing a sanctuary for our wildlife, alleviating flash flooding, reducing diffuse stormwater pollution, enhancing biodiversity, providing public and resident amenity space, and reducing the urban heat island effect of our cities.